Florence Griswold Museum

The Florence Griswold Museum is an art museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, whose centerpiece is the former home of Florence Griswold. The house was once the epicenter of the Old Lyme Art Colony whose members played an important role in the development of American Impressionism.
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  • Type: Museum
  • Description: museum in Olde Lyme, Connecticut
  • Also known as: F Griswold House” and “Florence Griswold House
  • Address: 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Old Lyme Congregational Church.

School
is a public high school in . It serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school operated by Lyme-Old Lyme Schools. is situated 2,800 feet south of Florence Griswold Museum.

Church
Photo: Childe Hassam, Public domain.
The is located in . The church is noteworthy for having been a favorite subject of Old Lyme art colony painters. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. is situated 1 mile south of Florence Griswold Museum.

Cemetery
The , also known as the Old Lyme Cemetery is the communal burying ground of the town of Old Lyme, . The earliest surviving grave marker dates from 1676 and was carved by William Stanclift, Renold Marvin's gravestone. is situated 1 mile south of Florence Griswold Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Lyme and Old Lyme Historic District.

is a coastal town in region of . is a quaint little town at the bottom of the Connecticut River on the East banks. It is generally regarded as a summering destination as it has many gorgeous beaches.

Neighborhood
The encompasses the historic village center of . Located mainly on Lyme Street south of Interstate 95, the village, settled in the mid-17th century, has an architectural history dating to the early 18th century, flourishing as a shipbuilding center and home to many ship captains.

is a city of 10,000 people in at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Families and tourists enjoy 's beaches, the high quality of restaurants, and the peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Florence Griswold Museum

Latitude
41.32574° or 41° 19′ 33″ north
Longitude
-72.32694° or 72° 19′ 37″ west
Elevation
33 feet (10 metres)
Open location code
87H98MGF+76
Open­Street­Map ID
way 448997639
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Geo­Names ID
4834589
Wiki­data ID
Q5460633
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